19k!

[Clairecandothis]

So yesterday I got a little bit stubborn and kept running until I hit 19k! I ran it on my own too which always makes me feel I have run it properly lol. I was fine until about 13/14k.... then I started to slow down. I had a blister. Ouch they hurt, and I had to push through that pain barrier but with my fab playlist (purple rain again lol) and the advice of you guys in my ears, I was able to push through and finish in just under 2 and a half hours. Not fast but I did it. 😊 I'm not sure if i want to run the full 21k before my half marathon or wait for the day itself but I need to do some hill training and start seeing 10k runs as my new normal now! I took this photo just after I had finished and lay down at the end! 🤣🏃‍♀️🤗

[misswobble Marathon]

Well done 💪 ✊ 😃👍. That will be far enough now til the big day. No need to do the whole thing. Race day Adrenalin will carry you that bit further 🙂

I think running longer distances solo is easier as you can please yourself with no distractions. You’ll run with plenty of others on the day 👍

[Clairecandothis Marathon Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thank you. I think because I started running solo I need to to do the distance on my own to feel I've achieved it lol. 14k today was definitely a much easier run! X

[TedG Half Marathon]

Great run Claire, I’m with misswobble on leaving the full distance til race day, I’m sure it’ll give you a real sense of achievement at the end......that’s what I’m doing anyway! 🤗

Should’ve been my 11mile run on Monday but my back was still troubling me. Did a steady progressive 4mls+ last night with the club and feels a lot better now so long run planned for Monday 😊

Take care and happy running 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Clairecandothis Marathon Half Marathon in reply to TedG]

Yes i think i want that buzz on the day. I needed to reach close to 21 though and I've still not tried combe hill yet! You will do it. Now the heat has cooled again running seems slightly easier. I will watch out for your long run post! 🏃‍♀️🤗😊

[TedG Half Marathon in reply to Clairecandothis]

19k is close enough Claire, get some intervals and hill work in, they’ll be a good workouts prior to the race and maybe a 10/12k each week before taking a complete rest the week leading up to the big day 🤗........ just a thought 🤯

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Well done, almost there! x

[MikeJones68 Half Marathon]

Well done, Claire! Fantastic achievement

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Claire certainly can! Well done!!!!

[Sqkr Half Marathon]

Haha I'm always worried if I lay down I'll not get up again afterwards 😂 A super run, and great to know half marathon = nae bother. 😁

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Really well done Claire!!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Well done Claire - great run. 🙂

[Anniemurph Half Marathon]

Brilliant! Great achievement - you are all set for your HM now

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Well done doing great!😊